Senior Manufacturing Systems Engineer - Smart Factory Lead

Food Management Search; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision and Life

401K Retirement Savings with Company

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Food Management Search, Inc. is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Systems Engineer to lead smart factory initiatives and digital transformation efforts at the Columbus, OH facility.

You will develop data-driven architectures, integrate production equipment with MES/ERP, and deploy Industry 4.0 dashboards and reporting. The role requires strong PLC/HMI experience, cross-functional collaboration, and a track record of implementing automated systems in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Related Engineering (Computer Science/Networking preferred).
• 2 Year Degree + 5-7 Years OJT in Related Technical Field recommended.
• 8+ Years OJT working in Related Technical Field required.
• 5 to 7 years of engineering experience in Computer Science/Networking or related field.
• Proficiency in Python, MATLAB, Simulink, C++, and R.

Responsibilities

• Lead smart factory initiatives and digital transformation projects.
• Design machine-data collection architectures.
• Integrate production equipment with MES and ERP systems.
• Implement Industry 4.0 dashboards and reporting.
• Develop and maintain SCADA/PLC/HMI interfaces and data pipelines.
• Guide and train department engineers on new technologies and best practices.
• Drive continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives.

Skills

Python

MATLAB

Simulink

C++

R

Ladder Logic

Function Blocks

SQL

Networking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related engineering (CS/Networking preferred)

2 year degree + 5-7 years on-the-job training (OJT)

8+ years OJT in related technical field

Tools

Mitsubishi PLC/HMI programming

Job description

Food Management Search, Inc. is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Systems Engineer to lead smart factory initiatives and digital transformation efforts at the Columbus, OH facility.

You will develop data-driven architectures, integrate production equipment with MES/ERP, and deploy Industry 4.0 dashboards and reporting. The role requires strong PLC/HMI experience, cross-functional collaboration, and a track record of implementing automated systems in a fast-paced environment.